In the heart of London, Gainsborough Hotel offers a charming retreat with free in-room WiFi. Explore nearby museums like the Natural History Museum or take advantage of concierge services to plan your day.
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Natural History Museum Member's Room - 2 min walk
Urban Baristas - 1 min walk
Zetland Arms - 3 min walk
Shoty - 3 min walk
Khan's of Kensington - 3 min walk
About this property
Gainsborough Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Kensington High Street and Hyde Park are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
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Hotel size
54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gainsborough Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainsborough Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Gainsborough Hotel like?
Gainsborough Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 11 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a great variety of options and delicious choices. (24 reviews)
The property's location offers easy access to a variety of nearby restaurants and dining options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Very welcoming and helpful staff, room was nice and clean. Facilities and location was great. service in the adjoining property was fantastic.
LEANNE
2-night trip
10/10
We had a comfortable stay. The staff was helpful.
Jennifer
4-night trip
8/10
Quick trip. Stayed in tiny room. Elevator was tiny but functional. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good value for the price. Room was fine as I was in town for 1 day.
Andrew
1-night trip
10/10
Handy location clean good size room good value.
Smallest slowest life in the world. Need food and bar optional from over road.
james
4-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located to Royal Albert Hall
Room was a little tired, around the door was a bit shabby, looked as thou the air con machine had leaked at some point in the pasta d left damage.
Lovey to have a balcony.
Kam-Yin
1-night trip
8/10
Hotel was good central to where we needed to beroom was clean we had a room for 3 plent of room bathroom clean tidy nice fluffy towels, the only thing was you could hear traffic but it wouldn't put me off staying again. Staff friendly and helpful
Karen
1-night trip
8/10
Great location, easy to find
Claire
1-night trip
8/10
The hotel was nice and in a nice location. Only downside was my room was below ground level with no window at all.
Geoffrey
1-night trip
8/10
Room as expected; quite expensive but otherwise good
We had an amazing stay, so convenient to the Royal Albert Hall, such a safe area with all of London at your fingertips.
Lynda
1-night trip
10/10
Good location. Friendly people. Great continental breakfast.
Howard
4-night trip
10/10
Lovely spacious rooms, excellent value for money
Amanda
1-night trip
8/10
Stay there for 2 nights on
YUNG CHING
2-night trip
8/10
A wonderful location, hotel was clean, reception was lovely!
In general it worth the price
Jamileh
1-night trip
10/10
Very impressed with this hotel for its location, cleanliness, quality & value. Reception & rooms look like they have recently received modernisation. Great for families visiting the Natural History & Science Museums which are just a short walk away. Also very close to Sth Kensington tube station.
Paul R
1-night trip
4/10
We were put in the basement without prior notification.
No hot water on the first day.
Perfect location though
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
Lovely old building, great location - quiet, safe but very convenient for transport, loads of eateries and museums/ places of interest.
Margaret
1-night trip
8/10
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Katie
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent value for money in a very desirable part of town, kind staff, and very practical rooms.
Nicolas
1-night trip
10/10
Perfect for short trips or if you are in need of somewhere to crash at night. This is not a luxury experience, but it offers all the basic essentials, which is perfect for my work trip.